Bill C-13 is a profound attack on freedom

OpinionNov 21, 2014Bracebridge Examiner

DEAR EDITOR — Our federal government is trying to pass Bill C-13 and this should concern everyone. Under the guise of trying to prevent cyber-bullying, a legitimate concern for all, the federal government would allow telecom providers to hand over private information on any of us without a warrant and without oversight and without our knowledge.

Our police force already has the tools to counter cyber-bullying without the need for this legislation. Bill C-13 is a profound attack upon our freedom and privacy. The government has curtailed debate on the issue and the Supreme Court has ruled that warrantless government requests for information are unconstitutional. Taking away people’s freedoms, one step at a time, is a time-honoured method of totalitarian governments. Let’s remind our MP, Tony Clement, that we value our freedom and treasure our Canadian democracy.

I encourage Canadians to learn more about how we can work together to safeguard our privacy at OurPrivacy.ca.

Charles Knapp, Huntsville

Bill C-13 is a profound attack on freedom

OpinionNov 21, 2014Bracebridge Examiner

DEAR EDITOR — Our federal government is trying to pass Bill C-13 and this should concern everyone. Under the guise of trying to prevent cyber-bullying, a legitimate concern for all, the federal government would allow telecom providers to hand over private information on any of us without a warrant and without oversight and without our knowledge.

Our police force already has the tools to counter cyber-bullying without the need for this legislation. Bill C-13 is a profound attack upon our freedom and privacy. The government has curtailed debate on the issue and the Supreme Court has ruled that warrantless government requests for information are unconstitutional. Taking away people’s freedoms, one step at a time, is a time-honoured method of totalitarian governments. Let’s remind our MP, Tony Clement, that we value our freedom and treasure our Canadian democracy.

I encourage Canadians to learn more about how we can work together to safeguard our privacy at OurPrivacy.ca.

Charles Knapp, Huntsville

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Bill C-13 is a profound attack on freedom

OpinionNov 21, 2014Bracebridge Examiner

DEAR EDITOR — Our federal government is trying to pass Bill C-13 and this should concern everyone. Under the guise of trying to prevent cyber-bullying, a legitimate concern for all, the federal government would allow telecom providers to hand over private information on any of us without a warrant and without oversight and without our knowledge.

Our police force already has the tools to counter cyber-bullying without the need for this legislation. Bill C-13 is a profound attack upon our freedom and privacy. The government has curtailed debate on the issue and the Supreme Court has ruled that warrantless government requests for information are unconstitutional. Taking away people’s freedoms, one step at a time, is a time-honoured method of totalitarian governments. Let’s remind our MP, Tony Clement, that we value our freedom and treasure our Canadian democracy.

I encourage Canadians to learn more about how we can work together to safeguard our privacy at OurPrivacy.ca.